Winslow State Park

Providing a park experience full of history, scenic views and easy accessibility, New Hampshire's Winslow State Park is the perfect destinations for everyone from lone hikers to families.

Rich in history

Named for the Winslow House hotel, which was named after Admiral John Winslow, commander of the Civil War era USS Kearsarge, Winslow State Park is surrounded by impressive historical sites. Although the hotel burned down twice, the cellar hole remains in the park's picnic area where it once stood. The park resides on the northwest slope of Mt. Kearsarge, the area that provided the lumber to build the USS Kearsarge, which played an important role in hindering European countries from joining the confederates during the war, making Admiral Winslow a well-known figure throughout the country.

Unbelievable views

Winslow State Park occupies land on the northwest slope of Mt. Kearsarge. Visitors can enjoy lunch in the picnic area located on a plateau at 1,820 feet, with vews of Vermont's mountains to the south and the White Mountains to the north, including Sunapee, Cardigan, Ragged, Ascutney and Monadnock. Picnickers can even see the Atlantic Ocean or Boston an an especially clear day. Various foot trails can get adventurers to the summit.

A geologist's dream

The summit's exposed granite indicates glacial activity from over 25,000 years ago when a huge glacier moved over the area, leaving striations deep in the summit's rock and picnic area's ledges. The boulders and bare summit that resulted from a forest fire in 1796 provide dreamy insight into the areas current and past geography.

Winslow State Park provides enjoyment for everyone, whether sightseeing, hiking or enjoying a peaceful picnic, and is the perfect stop when visiting the area.